The 2026 Ballon d’Or is just over a week away, and there is still plenty of debate over who deserves it. The ceremony takes place in London on 26 October, with defending champion Ousmane Dembele among the 30 nominees announced on 8 September.
Harry Kane has the goals. Rodri has a World Cup winner’s medal and the tournament’s Golden Ball. Lamine Yamal has won the biggest prizes with both Barcelona and Spain. Picking one above the others is hardly straightforward.
